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Grandidierite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.97   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Grandidierite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Vlasovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Grandidierite and Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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